Where When How Summer 2012 : Page 115of these problems actually occur during the dive, he’ll be better able to handle the situ-ation, as he has, in a sense, practiced over-coming the problem before the dive. In addition, the imaging technique may help avoid the common problem of “task fixa-tion,” where in concentrating so hard on overcoming one problem, the diver forgets about something else. An example might be fixating on adjusting a buckle, but forgetting to check your air supply. Mental imagery is also an aid to relaxation, and helps prevent starting your dive in an overly anxious men-tal state. The effects of nitrogen narcosis are in-sidious. The early stages are virtually imper-ceptible; and by the time signs do become obvious to a buddy, the victim can be be-yond the point of helping him or herself. Proper planning, preparation and awareness can prepare you to deal with the condition, and may even somewhat help you stave off the effects. But no matter what anyone tells you, everyone is affected. It’s just a matter of when and where. I For More Information Gas Laws: A Guide to the Mathematically Challenged www.dtmag.com/Stories/Dive%20Physiology/09-97-feature.htm In Over Your Head: Exploring Overhead Environments Safely www.dtmag.com/Stories/Dive%20Environments/09-05-feature.htm The Doctor Will See You Now: Diving Fitness and Medical Examinations www.dtmag.com/Stories/Dive%20Medicine/06-06-feature.htm R OUPS S MA L L G a x. s M 8 Div e r E PRI V AT S R E T R C HA “ PROVO’S LITTLE DIVE SHOP” WEST CAICOS • FRENCH CAY • NORTHWEST POINT • SANDBORE CHANNEL Located on Venetian Road Tel/Fax 649 946-4193 800-204-9282 Email: flamingo@tciway.tc • Web: www.flamingodivers.com Small Group s Large Boat s • French Cay • West Caicos • Northwest Point • Grace Bay • Pine Cay • Sandbore Channel 2 Tank Morning Dives 1 Tank Afternoon & Night Dives Instruction -All Levels Welcome Remember to Pre-Pay for your Diving with our US Reservation Office in Florida for our Lowest Prices! IN THE USA CALL EMAIL 1.800.833.1341 • ON PROVIDENCIALES 649. 946.4232 • FAX 649.941.5296 info@ProvoTurtleDivers.com • VISIT www.ProvoTurtleDivers.com Visit the Turks & Caicos Islands at www.WhereWhenHow.com SUMMER 2012 • • • • • 115 Flamingo Divers |
